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Old 18 June 2004, 09:18 PM
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Question Can I make my steering heavier??

...without buying a manual or quicker rack?

I've recently seen a kit for 80's Jaguars that basically is an adjustable valve that can reduce the PAS pressure and reduce the assistance.

I was just wondering if it was possible to get such a device for my UK MY97 or is it possible to tinker with the valves in the pump and rack?
Old 19 June 2004, 01:14 AM
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Adding things like an ALK, Steering rack bushes and the like firms up the steering a bit without any major surgery.

Feel improves quite a bit too, IMHO.

HTH
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My wheel went heavier when i replaceed the standard steering wheel with a 320MM Momo...and daam its heavy and Small...

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Old 19 June 2004, 11:32 PM
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My steering got a bit heavier when I fitted bigger brakes thanks to the giroscopic effect of the bigger disc, makes the car stop quicker too!!
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Right, ok, so fitting really heavy wheels will solve my problem?

I'm tempted to swap to a smaller steering wheel, but that would require removing the airbag, which I'm sure my insurace will take quite a dislike too (although they may not like tinkering with the PAS - it's easier to hide )

ALK, possible, but I don't think it'll give the drastic improvment I'm after.

I have a daft Idea: remove and replace PAS pump with an idler pulley. But that may be a bit too extreme LOL
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If you could fit a larger diameter pulley onto the pas pump that could help.

AFAIK,the sti racks are heavier to feel and less turns lock to lock.
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How about letting 20 psi out of each tyre?




Sorry!
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